Chromatin, Chromosome and Chromatid Confused mate?? Who ain't confused about the chromatin, chromosome and chromatid especially when we study cell division. Well not anymore. Remember this: Technically chromatin, chromosome and chromatid are all same; only at various stages the name differ. Basic info: Chromosome/Chromatin/Chromatid = long length of DNA+ histone proteins (see fig) Cell cycle= Interphase + Cell divison( Prophase+ Metaphase+Anaphase+Telophase) 1. Chromatin = The un-condensed form i.e; long thread like and appear at Interphase and Telophase because when chromosome is uncondensed it is easier for DNA to replicate or translate. If DNA is in condensed form, it can't duplicate or translate. 2. Chromosome = General name. It is highly condensed and has centromere somewhere along the length. Appears during Early Prophase and Anaphase cell divison stage because during prophase to anaphase no need of Translation or rep...
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